22 Voices of Cambridge On our Instagram channel, we celebrate the voices of our community. @ccf1916 “As an innovator in the community, I’d love to see a Cambridge where, no matter your age, your status in life, where you come from, where you were born, that you’re activated and excited around innovation. Imagine how many problems in the world we can solve by activating people of different backgrounds to solve those problems?” Chandra Briggman Director, Venture Café Foundation “For us as parents, what we want most is that our kids feel empowered and engaged, and Cambridge really offers that.” Victor Quiñones, Artist, Marka27 “[Cambridge is] a culture hub—you find everything from academics to arts and culture in Cambridge. It’s a place that embraces everybody.” Liza Quiñones, Marka27 “Cambridge is about opportunity, and it’s important to connect folks to the opportunities being presented right now. We need to work harder on connecting the kids who grow up here with the opportunities that Cambridge offers.” Jason Alves Executive Director, East Cambridge Business Association “When you become a citizen, you’re expected to have a voice. That’s the promise…speech is your freedom to say what’s on your mind, whether you’re Latino, Black, that’s the promise of being a citizen of the U.S. You don’t have to hide if you protest. If you’re going to protest, you can jump in the mainstream. But right now, if you’re not a citizen, you just might want to watch your step.” Steve Welch, Founder and Owner, Oggis Pizza in Harvard Square The motto for Cambridge Rindge and Latin is “Opportunity, Diversity, Respect” thanks to Samuel and his fellow classmates. As a senior, Samuel led the effort to establish Eid as a holiday in the Cambridge Public Schools. “There’s a growing Muslim community in Cambridge. This is a way to celebrate our neighbors.” Samuel Gebru Director of Engagement and Partnerships, Cambridge Community Center For Susan, the immigration issue is something Cambridge should take on at the local level: “It’s important for Cambridge to lead the way, because to sit on the sidelines of this momentous moment in our nation’s history is to condone targeting immigrants who simply want to feed their families and live in safety.” Susan Church Immigration lawyer